This is what yesterday’s storm left us.
During the wind and rain, a branch from our neighbor’s eucalyptus tree snapped off and is suspended in one our oak trees, resulting in many broken oak branches.
Besides being very long, its girth is huge. Can’t image what this monster weighs.
Sunday, I needed an ocean fix. We stopped at the beach on our way home from an outing.
Arriving at low tide we witnessed a gentleman working on a piece of beach art.
His attention to detail was amazing. We continued walking the pier. Enjoying the ocean breeze, the sound of the waves, and watching surfers.
The sky was amazing that afternoon.
The tide was slowly returning and we too, decided to return on our way. There waiting for us at the base of the pier was the completed project.
Wow!
Imagine with me for a moment, how much pleasure one must get from spending an afternoon creating something like this while knowing that when the tides come in the slate will be wiped clean.
Sand, a rake, imagination, and time — that was what this took.
Thank you to who ever created such detail in the sand for others to enjoy.
Last night, or very early in the morning hours, I couldn’t sleep. My stomach was upset. So, I arose, came downstairs and got a glass of water, and sat for a few minutes. Before heading back upstairs, I looked out the living room window.
Wow! I was transported. There were stars aplenty in the sky, reminding me of how I loved night skies in Colorado. I went upstairs and then out onto the balcony so I could enjoy a panoramic view of the sky.
The tiniest sliver of a big moon hung in what would later become the morning sky. A thin layer like wisps of clouds hung in the navy sky as a veil, leaving a hint of lightness against the dark in places; and the stars punctuated that same darkness, leaving small bright dots of light. I smiled.
How I have always loved the night sky! And it has been some time since I’ve been able to enjoy it like this. Here in Southern California, it is common for cloud cover to hide the beauty of the night sky, leaving one to wonder what the stars are doing behind this veil.
I finally went back to my bed, where I fell asleep smiling.
Does it get any better than this?
Beauty to remind us to reflect on our blessings.
A new season is just around the corner. Hope you have time to relax and reflect on the positive things in your life.
I remembered blue skies and white puffy clouds as late September or October sights. But no. This shot was from an August trip to Door County.
It was amazingly beautiful!
I consider myself blessed, not lucky but the quote touched me and I wanted to share it.
Does courage play out in your life?
FYI: This is an indoor shuffleboard game.
When I saw this item, it brought back a flood of memories from my childhood. I grew up with a table similar to this in my basement. Ours was perhaps a little sturdier as it was originally housed in a bar and also had an electric scoreboard.
I was fascinated by the game, but seldom allowed to play. My father was concerned that we would drop the pucks on the table, potentially leaving dents in the wood. The memories of playing the game are cherished, and the few times I’ve seen a table I always want to play.
We grew up, life changed, and my father rented the house out and sold the table before the renters moved in.
We learn lessons from our past. The takeaway for me is to enjoy what I have; not to put things away and save them for “someday.”
…things such as this.
Beauty in the evening sky. (Last night). The colors reached around in both directions, reminding me of how stunning creation is. I’m always impressed when the sky explodes, revealing those pink hues.
Happy 4th of July!
This showed up as a memory. I hope it makes you smile. I did! Have a good day.
